Monday, 29 September 2014

October
is Adopt a Dog Month but dog lovers can help shelters in other ways

By Stacey GonzalezOct. 1st marks
the beginning of American Humane Association’sAdopt a Dog Monthand a growing number of shelters
across America are educating the public on the benefits of rescuing. Although
adoption is the goal there are many ways in which concerned dog lovers can help
out without adopting.

Adopting
a dog from a shelter ensures that pet parents will get a healthy pet. This is
just one of the many benefits that theHumane Societylists when it comes to rescued pets.

Pet food recall: September 2014

PRESS RELEASE -
September 26, 2014 - (Manchester,
CT) Bravo of Manchester, CT is recalling select lots of Bravo
Turkey and Chicken pet foods for dogs and cats because they have the potential
to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Salmonella can
affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling
contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their
hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these
products.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some
or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody
diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Salmonella
can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections,
endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract
symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this
product should contact their healthcare providers.READ MORE!

Friday, 26 September 2014

KONG® silent recall of dog treat has consumers questioning brand's integrityBy Stacey GonzalezThe Dog Food Advisor (DFA) has announced a recall of KONG® Aussie Sticks for dogs due to possible contamination with mold. Although the DFA reported the recall on Sept. 25 no release by the products manufacturer has been made available to the public.The manufacturer of the chew treat JAKKS Pacific- based in Walnut, California- has yet to issue a release informing customers specific details about where the product was sold such as store locations or online distribution. The recall of the KONG® Aussie Sticks appears to be a "silent recall."READ MORE!

Tuesday, 23 September 2014

By Stacey Gonzalez*UPDATED*Fashion icon, DJ and heiress Paris Hiltonis well known for being a fan on small, tea-cupdogs. Her newest pet is Mr. Amazing- an adorable pup that is alleged to be the world’s smallest Pomeranian.

Hilton announced the arrival of Mr. Amazing via Instagram and according to a Sept. 12 report by TMZ the dog cost a pretty penny- $13,000 for the tiny Pom.

Forget the salad- how about a side of hamsterwith your pizza? OnePizza Hutlocation in Mount Waverly,Australia(AUS) was offering just that for an unauthorized promotion. The location- just south east of Melbourne- came under fire Sept. 15 when a photo of the promotional sign went viral.

Onrey’s life may have not started out on a happy note but
his new family are making sure that every day that he spends with them is full
of love and light. He won the dog lottery when he found his forever home and
has finally been given the life he deserves.

Onrey was about a year old when his family rescued him
from Rescue Farm in Spencer, Indiana on July 23, 2012. This Bichon Frise was
malnourished when he was discovered and brought to the shelter for
rehabilitation. Onrey had never been groomed and didn’t even know how to play
with a toy. His family taught him how to love and trust. They demonstrated to
him how to play and his heart began to open.

Tuesday, 16 September 2014

Pizza Hut in AUS under fire for promotion that offers free pet with pizzaForget the salad- how about a side of hamster with your pizza? One Pizza Hut location in Mount Waverly, Australia (AUS) was offering just that for an unauthorized promotion. The location- just south east of Melbourne- came under fire Sept. 15 when a photo of the promotional sign went viral.READ MORE!

Saturday, 13 September 2014

Paris Hilton spends $13K on world's smallest dogFashion icon, DJ
and heiressParis Hiltonis well known for being a fan on
small, tea-cup dogs. Her newest pet is Mr. Amazing- an adorable pup that is
alleged to be the world’s smallest Pomeranian.

Hilton announced
the arrival of Mr. Amazing viaInstagramand according to a Sept. 12 report byTMZthe
dog cost a pretty penny- $13,000 for the tiny Pom.

Joanne Pauze ofBetty’s Tea Cup Yorkiesin Calgary claimed toCBCthat
Hilton’s new dog is the smallest of its breed in the entire world. The dog is
alleged to weigh 11.6 ounces and stands 2.5 inches tall.

“My baby just
arrived! I am so in love!!!” Hilton posted to Instagram on Sept. 12.

Monday, 8 September 2014

American families may be prepared for a natural disaster but are their
pets ready? September is National Preparedness Month sponsored by the United
States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and
the organization is urging the public to prepare in advance for all types of
natural disasters.

“You should do the basics to prepare for hurricanes or any other type of
disaster – be informed, make a plan, build a kit and get involved,” FEMA Region
6 Administrator Tony Robinson said in a September 8 press release. “We
encourage you to take things one step further and make sure you are financially
ready too.”

Saturday, 6 September 2014

Hey pet parents! I wanted to share this wonderful website with you. PetsPage.com is THE social network for pets and pet parents. Create a profile for yourself, your blog or your business. Connect with other pet parents and find veterinarians in your region. Read great pet articles and give your two cents. You can even create a profile for your pet.Check out Paws For Reaction on PetsPage.com

Friday, 5 September 2014

Ontario SPCA asks for public's help while investigating three deceased dogs

The Ontario SPCA (OSPCA) is reaching out to the public for help in Elgin County, Ontario to locate the owner of three dogs found deceased and wrapped in plastic wrap."The OSPCA is urging anyone who may have information on who these dogs belonged to, or the owners themselves, to come forward and contact the Society," Senior Inspector Jennifer Bluhm said...READ MORE!

Thursday, 4 September 2014

We need your help to find Zara!Army National Guard's dog suspected stolen and still missing in Maryland. It is urgent that we share this with as many people as we can to bring this soldier dog home safe. Please read more and share.READ MORE!

Wednesday, 3 September 2014

While some
parents may be excited to send their kids back to school canine companions may
not be so willing to lose the company. When summer's spent frolicking together
are suddenly over and the kids start riding the bus again some dogs begin to
suffer from a common ailment among pets in America.

In
a September 3rdreport
by Sue Manning ofThe Associated Press, Dr. Nick Dodman
of Tufts University’s Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in Massachusetts
states that nearly 20 per cent of the United States’ 80 million dogs suffer
from separation anxiety.

It
is something familiar to the many pet parents with full time jobs. However
after months of companionship with the kids on summer break dogs get into a
routine that is hard to break. This stress and anxiety can lead to destruction
and bad behavior.

Tuesday, 2 September 2014

Do you love your pet? Guess what- we love you for it! We are looking for pets to feature on Paws For Reaction! Is your pet worth a feature! TELL US WHY!Thanks to some wonderful readers we have told the world about Nova the loving cat who helped her owner get over her grief. We shared the story of Teddy- a remarkable rescue dog given a second chance at a happy life. We were able to get Keira the rescue dog votes in a fantastic contest! Keep reading to find out more!

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